Today was the day. I was so excited, I would be asking Chloe to be my girlfriend. I chose to go with a bracelet instead of a necklace. We had made plans to go to the summer market that was at the beach.

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"Hey! Chloe, over here!" I shouted to get her attention. She started walking to me and we greeted with a hug.

"Hi Henry. Why'd you want to meet?" She asked.

"Chloe. I wanted to ask you something.." I said calmly.

"Okay?"

"Do you wanna be my girlfriend? I bought you a bracelet to make it official." I said.

She looked down at the box that the bracelet was contained in.

"Um. Henry. I'm flattered, but I have a boyfriend. His name is Noah. I was going to ask you if you wanted to hangout. But, all of us together. You know, Noah and I, and you and Charlotte. It would've been like a double date." She explained.

"Wait, what? Why didn't you tell me before? You made it seem like your were actually interested in me." I said disappointed.

"Well, you know. I just thought-"

"And why does everyone think that Charlotte and I are together. We're not. She's just my friend!" I told her.

"Oh, well that part I didn't know," she said. "But, let's be honest, y'all would be pretty cute together."

I sighed at her comment. This was not helping get my mind off of what happened the other day with the lady at Yotally Togart.

"Look, I'm sorry. If I knew something like this would've happened , I would've told you when I got back. But I didn't think that you'd want to get back together."

"It's fine," I lied. "And I'm happy for you and Noah."

"Really?"

"Yeah," Another lie. "I'm sure that he loves you."

"Well, yeah. He does." She said.

"Um, but anyways... I'm gonna go." I said quietly.

"Oh, okay. Bye Henry!" She called out.

I walked off, devastated. I can't believe it. She led me on without telling me that she had a boyfriend. But I guess it's not completely her fault. She probably thought that I just wanted to reconnect with her as a friend. But, still. I'm upset. I really liked her. I need someone to talk to.

But I most definitely can't go to Charlotte. She's just gonna rub it in my face how she was right. And yeah, she was right. She always is right. About everything. It's one of the things I like about her.

But right now, I had to make a decision. Do I go to Charlotte and give in, admit that she was right, and cry on her shoulder... Or, do I go home and mope like a baby, all alone. Yep. Charlotte it is. I didn't care if she "made fun of me". I know that she's the only one that could make me feel better.

Today, I was working a double shift at Junk N Stuff. But I didn't mind. I loved working there. Well, "working", cause for the most part, we just did a bunch of crazy stuff. I was scrolling through the monitors to see if anyone in Swellview needed help from Captain Man and Kid Danger, when I heard the elevator door open. I turned around to see Henry with his hair all messed up. Being honest, he looked rough, but he also looked really cute.

"Hey, what's wrong?" I asked him. I already knew just by one look that something was off.

He started walking to me and hugged me. Tight. I just stood there for a couple seconds and eventually hugged him back. We were just standing there, next to the monitors. Hugging each other like the world depended on it. I tried pulling back, but he didn't let go.

"Henry? What happened?" I asked him, nervously.

He pulled back after that, looked at me dead in the eyes. I could tell that something had hurt him. All the pain was very visible through his dark eyes.

"Henry... are you okay? Tell me what happened." I said gently.

"... Chloe. Sh-she happened."

I sighed.

"She made me think that there was something between us. She led me on. Only to crush me after. And worse, I fell into her trap. Even after you told me that she just wanted me as a friend. Charlotte. I'm sorry for not listening to you. You were right. Of course you were right."

"Henry, I'm sorry that this happened. But, take it as a sign from the Universe. She's not the one. If she truly wanted you, she would try too. But you can't let someone walk on you either." I told him.

"You really think so?" He sniffed.

"Of course." I assured him.

"Okay, thanks Char. Youre the best..." He admitted as he hugged me.

"I know." I said as I hugged him back.

Man, this boy would probably be the death of me...

Hey guys! This chapter 4, hope you guys liked it! Where do you think this they realize what they feel for each other? Also opinions on Chloe?

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